4-7-8 Breath to Fall Asleep Quickly
About this Class
If you're tossing and turning at night, this practice may facilitate relaxation and help you fall asleep in no time.
A 4-7-8 interval breathing practice acts as a natural tranquilizer for the nervous system, putting the brakes on the stress response. This technique has specifically been shown to help people fall asleep quickly, but it may also have long-term effects when practiced regularly, such as lowering the resting heart rate and blood pressure.
About the Teacher
Dr. David Vago
David Vago, Ph.D., is on a mission to alleviate suffering and improve wellbeing through investigating connections between the mind, brain, and body. He has over 15 years of experience studying the basic neurobiological mechanisms supporting mind-body practices in relation to wellbeing and over 25 years of formal meditation training.
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